Description
A delightful dessert combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the chewy texture of mochi and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cornstarch for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the glutinous rice flour, water, and sugar in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until thickened.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and pour the mochi mixture onto it, letting it cool for a few minutes.
- Dust your hands with cornstarch, rolling the mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and crushed strawberries until smooth.
- Flatten a piece of mochi in your hand, add cheesecake mixture in the center, and fold the edges to seal.
- Repeat until all the mochi are filled.
- Chill the mochi in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and consider experimenting with different fruits in the filling.